ADILSIHA PROJECT OXFORD UNIVERSITY ACCREDITED COURSE: "USING THE INTERNET FOR RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY" FAHAMU, in association with the Department of Continuing Education at the University of Oxford, England, is offering courses specifically designed to meet the needs of non-profit human rights and advocacy organisations in the SADC region. Developed together with international and regional experts, the last two of the six available courses will begin during April 2003. Applications are now open for Using the internet for research and advocacy. This course is designed for people and organisations grappling with how to harness the power of the internet for research and advocacy. The course is designed for non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and grassroot groups, trainers, activists, organisers, and researchers working in the field of human rights and advocacy. The objective of the course is to promote effective use of the internet for advocacy through the development of online research skills and the creation of effective online resources. In addition, the course aids the development of a critique of existing internet research and advocacy materials. The course involves distance learning from interactive materials on CDROM with support from a course tutor via email. In addition, there will be a workshop in the region and assessed assignments. Those successfully completing the course will be awarded with a Certificate of Completion from the University of Oxford. Partial funding is available to 15 successful applicants from the SADC region, to cover course fees, travel and accommodation to the workshop. Successful applicants would be expected however, to pay a non-refundable fee of USD250. The duration of the course is 7 April-26 June 2003. Applications close on 31 March 2003. Requests for course information and application forms may be directed to Camille Downes at camille@fahamu.org.za or phone her on +27-31-2071144/8360.